Lake Bohinj and the Southern Julian Alps
Cradled by the Julian Alps, Lake Bohinj stretches across Bohinj Valley, reaching a length of 4.35 km. Firmly situated within Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s largest lake is an ideal destination for an active summer trip packed with tons of day hiking. And after your hike, you can gleefully dip into the crystal-clear waters of Bohinj.
Though a mere 25-minute drive from Lake Bled, this glacial lake couldn’t be more different. Largely overlooked by most visitors, Lake Bohinj is a peaceful and laid-back place to base yourself for a few days, when hiking in the Slovenian Alps.
Below, you’ll find a list of Lake Bohinj hikes, grouped by the trailhead. Before setting off, make sure to check here for trail updates.
Stara Fužina and Ribčev Laz Hikes
On the eastern end of Lake Bohinj, the small settlements of Stara Fužina and Ribčev Laz mark the starting points for hikes to Mostnica Gorge, the Bohinj alpine pastures, and various lookout points.
Planina Blato Hikes
To access more hiking trails on the north side of Lake Bohinj, drive to Planina Blato via a toll road (12 EUR). From this high alpine pasture, you can hike to Koča na Planini pri Jezeru, Planina Lazu, and even all the way to the Seven Lakes Valley.
Vogel Ski Resort Hikes
On the western end of Lake Bohinj, more trails begin from Ukanc village and Vogel Ski Resort.
With a convenient cable car ascent to Vogel Ski Resort, you can embark on hikes to Mount Vogel and Mount Rodica in the Southern Julian Alps.
You can even hike from the Vogel cable car mountain station (Rjava Skala) all the way to Komna plateau and the Savica waterfall.
Ukanc and Koča pri Savici hut HIkes
From Koča pri Savici mountain hut (located above Ukanc), you can hike to Dom na Komni mountain hut and the Seven Lakes Valley. Here are some trails to check out:
Where to Stay around Lake Bohinj
There are three villages around Lake Bohinj: Stara Fužina, Ribčev Laz, and Ukanc. If you want access to restaurants and shops, stay in Stara Fužina and Ribčev Laz. If you want to stay somewhere very idyllic and peaceful, stay in Ukanc.
Top Choice – Luxury | In Stara Fužina, we recommend staying in the boutique Hotel Majerca for great views, al fresco dining, and overall design concept.
Top Choice – Luxury | The newly renovated Hotel Bohinj is located in the heart of Ribčev Laz, a mere 2-minute walk to the lake. Hotel Bohinj is an architectural masterpiece, which celebrates the cultural heritage of Bohinj with its bold design choices and symbolic motifs. Lake Bohinj’s finest hotel features a on-site restaurant, garden, and spa (extra charge).
Midrange | The recently renovated Residence Novak Bohinj offers stylish one-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens in an idyllic area of Stara Fužina.
Midrange | Hiša Erlah is a comfortable and relaxing bed and breakfast in Ukanc with easy lake access. You can borrow kayaks, SUPs, and bikes during your stay.
Midrange | Set in a quiet location ringed by forest in Ukanc, the top-rated Bohinj Apartments Goldhorn Kingdom (Apartmaji Kraljestvo Zlatoroga) is a 3-star apartment complex (1-2 bedrooms). Each unit has a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Extra perk: daily housekeeping.
Midrange | Apartments Ukanc offers clean and functional apartments in Ukanc.
Luxury | Chalet Apartments ALPIK offers cozy 1-3 bedroom apartments with well-appointed kitchens in a fairy-tale-like location in Ukanc.
Luxury | Villa Park B&B – ADULTS ONLY is a bed and breakfast in Ukanc with a large garden situated next to the Savica stream, which flows into Lake Bohinj.